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CME Group Foundation Scholars

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 1/5/2026
Closes: 3/2/2026

The CME Group Foundation Scholars Program recognizes students pursuing degrees in finance, computer science, information technology, mathematics, cybersecurity, data science, statistics, or financial engineering. Current or rising undergraduate sophomores, juniors, and seniors are eligible to apply. Students must attend a partner school in Illinois or New Jersey.

Win up to
$20,000
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Minimum 2.50 GPA
  • Resident of the U.S.
  • Attending one of 13 eligible partner schools in Illinois and New Jersey
  • College freshman, sophomore, or junior
  • Seeking a bachelor's degree fulltime
  • Studying finance, information technology, computer science or applied mathematics
  • Participation in community service, extracurricular activities, or leadership
  • First generation college student
  • Demonstrate financial need

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior
    Location
    • Country: US
    Current School
    Chicago State University, City Colleges of Chicago - Wilbur Wright College, DePaul University, Illinois Institute of Technology, Loyola University - Chicago, National Louis University - Chicago, National Louis University - Wheeling, Northern Illinois University, Roosevelt University - Chicago Campus, Saint Xavier University, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Stevens Institute of Technology, University of Illinois - Chicago, University of Illinois - Urbana
    Intended Area of Study
    Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Computer and Information Systems Security, Data Processing, Statistics, Financial Planning, Finance and Accounting
    Minimum GPA
    2.5
    Activities
    Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, Leadership
    Situation
    First-Generation College Student

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